Samburu Tourism CEC Peter Leshakwet was arrested on Thursday by EACC officers following corruption allegations. Leshakwet was arrested in Maralal town on grounds he abused his office by contracting a company to run Maralal Safari lodge. Samburu county police commander Alfred Agengo told journalists in his office that EACC recommended the CEC's arrest. Ignatius Wekesa, EACC manager Upper Eastern, urged responsibility among public servants when dealing with resources assigned to them. "I urge all public servants to be very careful when dealing with public resources.

Source: The Star May 04, 2017 17:15 UTC